Ameet Chandak — Technical Program Manager

With over 18 years of global experience in technology strategy, consulting and program delivery, I am a seasoned digital transformation leader and a blockchain and cloud expert. I currently lead Tech Tranformation and Roadmap delivery for Kotak Mahindra Bank’s Treasury function. In my previous roles, I have successfully managed large scale technology transformations, product delivery, project/program management, process improvement, technology strategy and operating model design for JP Morgan Chase, Disney Star, Coinbase, IBM and Ernst & Young. Some of my career highlights include leading the end to end execution for rollout of Coinbase's messaging and chat platform to improve customer experience, building one of the largest private, enterprise blockchain platforms focused on payments use cases at JP Morgan, advising a large energy & utility client to transform into a 'Digital Utility' with smart grid operations, and creating the first ever e-Governance roadmap of a large state in India. I have also earned multiple credentials and training, such as Blockchain Professional, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master, ITIL Foundations V3, ITIL Intermediate - Service Operations to demonstrate my proficiency and knowledge in the latest technologies and best practices. My core competencies include managing complex and cross-functional projects, delivering high quality and scalable technology products and solutions, driving innovation and business value, and collaborating with diverse and global teams. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create positive impact and solve real world problems, and I am always eager to learn new skills and explore new domains.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Digital Transformation expert with extensive experience in program management and blockchain technology.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 19 yrs 11 mos

Skills

Digital Transformation
Program Management
Technical Program Management

Career Highlights

Led Coinbase's messaging platform rollout for enhanced customer experience.
Built a large enterprise blockchain platform for payments at JP Morgan.
Created India's first e-Governance roadmap for a large state.

Work Experience

Kotak Mahindra Bank

PMO Lead - Treasury Technology (2 yrs 3 mos)

Disney Star

Associate Director (1 yr 1 mo)

Coinbase

Technical Program Manager (1 yr 1 mo)

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Vice President, Onyx by JP Morgan (3 yrs 1 mo)

Vice President, Cloud Services (2 yrs)

IBM Global Business Services

Senior Managing Consultant (3 yrs 2 mos)

Ernst & Young

Manager (3 yrs)

Deloitte Consulting

Summer Associate (2 mos)

Ernst & Young

Consultant (3 yrs 3 mos)

Reliance Infocomm

Graduate Engineer (1 yr)

Education

MBA at University of Rochester - Simon Business School

Bachelor of Engineering at University of Mumbai

at St. Josephs High School, Mumbai

Ameet Chandak

Technical Program Manager

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India19 yrs 11 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led Coinbase's messaging platform rollout for enhanced customer experience.
Built a large enterprise blockchain platform for payments at JP Morgan.
Created India's first e-Governance roadmap for a large state.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Digital Transformation expert with extensive experience in program management and blockchain technology.

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Skills

Core Skills

Digital TransformationProgram ManagementTechnical Program Management

Other Skills

BudgetingBusiness AnalysisBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness StrategyBusiness TransformationCRMCertified Project ManagerCloud ConsultingCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Delivery oversightFinanceGovernanceIT StrategyLeadershipManagement Consulting

About

Experience

Kotak mahindra bank

PMO Lead - Treasury Technology

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Treasury Technology Transformation, Program Planning, Budgeting, Resource Management, Delivery oversight

Treasury Technology TransformationProgram PlanningBudgetingResource ManagementDelivery oversightDigital Transformation+1

Disney star

Associate Director

Oct 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Leading program management and delivery excellence for a portfolio of digital transformation initiatives across media, entertainment and sports business

Program ManagementLeadershipDigital Transformation

Coinbase

Technical Program Manager

Sep 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Worked for the Strategic Programs function at Coinbase. In my role, I led the end to end execution for rollout of CB's messaging and chat platform to improve Customer Experience. Additionally helped with launching Coinbase Services in India and expansion of the TPM function in India

Technical Program Management

Jpmorgan chase & co.

2 roles

Vice President, Onyx by JP Morgan

Aug 2018 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Responsible for delivery of dapps and platform services for JP Morgan’s blockchain platform that supports the Liink network – a production-grade, scalable, peer-to-peer blockchain-based network of financial institutions.

Vice President, Cloud Services

Aug 2016 – Aug 2018 · 2 yrs

Responsible for the product strategy related to public cloud services adoption, setup of a multi-year Cloud transformation program to implement a cloud operating model for JP Morgan’s adoption of Public Cloud Services

Ibm global business services

Senior Managing Consultant

Jun 2013 – Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Greater New York City Area

Responsible for building client relationships with senior Business and IT leaders and overseeing the delivery of key IT Transformation projects within Energy & Utilities, Telecommunications and Media & Entertainment industries. Primarily focused on leading engagements related to Technology Strategy & Roadmap development, IT Service Management process transformation, Client Relationship Management and Project Management.

Ernst & young

Manager

Jun 2010 – Jun 2013 · 3 yrs · New Jersey, USA

Responsible for leading the delivery of IT Transformation engagements with a focus on day to day project execution, quality and risk management and client relationship management. Additional responsibilities included mentoring and coaching team members, account planning and supporting new business development opportunities

Deloitte consulting

Summer Associate

Jun 2009 – Aug 2009 · 2 mos

Worked within the Healthcare Industry vertical as part of the Technology Integration team to assist one of the largest Health Plans in the North-East region in undertaking a business transformation exercise

Ernst & young

Consultant

Jun 2005 – Sep 2008 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Key responsibility was advising clients across diverse industries to develop and implement their technology strategy in alignment with their overall business strategy. Worked with several clients at the National and State level in India in the public sector domain.
Specific expertise in planning and implementation of e-Governance programs, development of IT Strategy, undertaking bid process management and overall project management (certified PMP)